• Strong beginning, well-crafted plot and satisfying ending
  • Quality of prose
  • Compelling and convincing characters
  • Rich and immersive world
  • Representation and diversity
  • Originality (e.g of plot/ world/ character/ style/ perspective)
  • Pleasurable reading experience overall that leaves a lasting impression and is likely to result in a reader recommending it to others.
     
Scott Evans
Scott Evans
Teacher, RFP Advisor and Children's Book Consultant
Dee Lalljee
Dee Lalljee
The Bookery
Owner
Flora Neville
Flora Neville
The Week Junior
Assistant Editor
Deborah Maclaren
Deborah Maclaren
LoveReading4Kids
Managing Director and Co-Owner